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title: "Why is my philodendron so droopy? I’m following the schedule the app…"
description: "Why is my philodendron so droopy? I’m following the schedule the app is giving me."
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# Why is my philodendron so droopy? I’m following the schedule the app…

_Gepostet von Kinley am 2025-09-07_

Why is my philodendron so droopy? I’m following the schedule the app is giving me.

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## 16 Kommentare

### Rose kommentierte am 2025-09-07

You’re probably over watering. The app schedule is far from perfect.

#### Kinley antwortete am 2025-09-07

When should I water it.

### Rose kommentierte am 2025-09-07

Let it dry out a little. Water when the top 1.5-2 inches of soil is dry.

#### Kinley antwortete am 2025-09-07

I’ve done that I’ve been working on it for over a week

### Rose kommentierte am 2025-09-07

Does the pot have drainage holes?

#### Kinley antwortete am 2025-09-07

Yes

#### Rose antwortete am 2025-09-07

Hm. Looks like it gets good light. I’m afraid I’m stumped. Hopefully someone else will chime in with an idea. Good luck!

### Suzanabanana kommentierte am 2025-09-07

Are you checking deep enough in the soil? I usually stick 1/2 to 3/4 of my pointer finger, and if it feels dry but cold i wait still

#### Kinley antwortete am 2025-09-07

Thank u

### Suzanabanana kommentierte am 2025-09-07

Have you checked roots?

#### Kinley antwortete am 2025-09-07

I have not. How do I go about doing that

#### Sunny antwortete am 2025-09-07

Pull off the pot. Water if the soil and roots are dry throughout because it’s under watered.

Let the soil dry out if the soil is wet because it’s overwatered. The soil will smell swampy and the roots will be mushy if the plant has root rot.

The leaves are not showing signs of root rot. But, the rot (if any) must be cut out, the roots disinfected with hydrogen peroxide and the soil replaced if overwatering gets too much.

I recommend using the app’s watering notifications only as a reminder to verify the plant needs water or you can quickly kill the plant. Environments, size, soil, water, lighting, etc., are different in each home. The app can’t perfectly predict when your specific plant needs water. Always check the soil for moisture. Check the leaves for a limp wrinkled look or yellowing/dryness. 🪴🍀

#### Nan antwortete am 2025-09-07

I agree! Mine does this when he needs a bit of water, that’s how he lets me know! Sunny I love your advice always😁

### Suzanabanana kommentierte am 2025-09-07

You could also try a moisture meter, its pretty inexpensive for a basic one if you wanna make it easier also

### Wade kommentierte am 2025-09-07

A lot of people say check 1-2” and make sure it’s dry before watering, but I’ll go even further than that on some plants to the point of almost fully dry.

Also the app says “water until it starts draining” but I water to the point where I think it’s just about to start draining but nothing comes out and my plants are doing great.

#### The leafy Angel antwortete am 2025-09-07

I agree, let it dry out more before watering

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